Human trafficking can affect patients of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Being able to identify risk factors, red flags, clinical clues, and evidence-based treatment options can make a difference to your patients, your practice, and healthcare organizations, but most importantly, the victims of trafficking. This presentation will discuss important information for all clinicians and will have applications to all specialties. The medical care of patients who are or have been involved in trafficking will be the focus of this presentation.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the PA should be better able to:
Recognize the red flags of human trafficking
List key components of the medical evaluation of patients who may be trafficked
Utilize a trauma-informed care approach in the care of trafficking survivors